Minshuu no Teki (The Public Enemy) (2017)

Other name: 民衆の敵～世の中、おかしくないですか, Minshu no Teki～Yononaka, Okashikunai Desuka, Minshu no Teki, Enemy of the People: World, Isn't It Strange

Description:

In the drama Minshuu no Teki (The Public Enemy), Sato Tomoko is an ordinary 40-year-old mother working part-time to support her family. After she gets fired for helping a customer and her husband loses his job simultaneously, they face financial ruin. With a five-year-old son, Shun, to feed, and no high school diploma or certifications, Tomoko desperately needs a secure income. Realizing city council members earn high salaries with a surprisingly high chance of winning, she risks their savings to run for office. Competing against elite rivals, Tomoko refuses to back down, choosing to represent working-class families and fight the barriers Japanese mothers face in the workforce. Her passion impresses Todo Makoto, a rival from a political dynasty, and Hirata Kazumi, a former star political journalist who becomes her campaign manager. Together, they embark on an inspiring political journey.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Family; political